券商中国·2025-11-30 07:29Core Viewpoint - The issuance of green financial bonds in China has significantly increased in 2023, driven by supportive policies and a diverse range of issuing institutions, including small and medium-sized banks, which have become new growth points in the market [2][3][9]. Group 1: Green Bond Issuance - On November 27, the National Development Bank successfully issued 9 billion yuan of 3-year green financial bonds with an interest rate of 1.52%, achieving a subscription multiple of 2.46 times [1]. - Since the implementation of the "Green Bond Support Project Directory (2025 Edition)" in October, financial institutions have entered a "fast track" for green bond issuance, with 14 bank green bonds issued in November alone, marking the highest issuance density of the year [2]. - In November, various banks issued a total of 110.7 billion yuan in green financial bonds, setting a new monthly record for 2023 [3]. Group 2: Diverse Issuers - The issuance of green bonds has expanded beyond state-owned banks to include small and medium-sized banks and non-bank financial institutions, indicating a diversification of issuers [4][9]. - In November, several small banks issued green bonds ranging from 700 million yuan to 3.5 billion yuan, with specific examples including Tangshan Bank and Chongqing Three Gorges Bank [5][6][7]. Group 3: Policy Support and Market Growth - The explosive growth in green bond issuance is attributed to continuous policy support, particularly following the launch of the new project directory, which has unified various green financial products and reduced identification costs for financial institutions [9]. - As of November 28, over 240 green bonds have been issued by financial institutions, with a total issuance scale exceeding 640 billion yuan, doubling the issuance scale from 2024 [9]. Group 4: Cost Optimization and Innovation - The average issuance cost of bank green bonds has improved, decreasing from 1.94% in 2024 to 1.74% in 2023, enhancing the financing cost-effectiveness [3]. - There has been a notable increase in product innovation within the green bond market, with various financial institutions exploring new mechanisms, including floating rate bonds and thematic bonds focused on specific sectors like green manufacturing [11][13].